LiveLine Charters Fishing Report

We fished the last tournament for the 2008 season on Sat out of Ocean Isle Captain Brants Fall Brawl. It was a captain’s choice Sat or Sun and based on the weather forecast we fished Sat. The predicted light 10 mph and 2 ft seas turned into the normal 15 to 20 4 ft seas. We headed out 30 miles but only had a couple of smaller fish and decide to move to the ledges around Frying Pan tower. We had plenty of action between small kings, large sharks and the school of AJs that would wipe out most of the rigs. Finally around 2:30 the larger fish decided it was time to eat. We had great action for about a hour with several fish in the 20 lb class. The largest was 27.35 lbs which out us in 5th place out of 180 boats. We had a great time but I am glad tournament season is over because it seemed like the weather was not cooperative during tournament days. Sorry once again no pictures.

Captain Mike Jackson
LiveLine Charters
910-686-7271

  

Had a full day live bait trip for kings today. Started catching bait in the dark since no pogies are around Wrightsville have to catch Blues and Pins. Picked up the guys around 7:30 and started heading off shore. As usual the light 10 mph west winds were 10 to15. Started around 10 miles and before I got the 2ND line in the water the 1st line went off. 14 lb king. Continued to work the area with good success we had a double on and had more strikes that shredded the Blue but missed the hooks. We watched the fish slash the bait several times and then left. Then around 11:00 the wind pick up and the sharks moved in. After several double headers of sharks we moved to another spot. The winds let up a little but the fish did not eat. Shortly after lunch the crew was not feeling well and decided to call it a day. We had plenty of fish for all to eat. Sorry I forgot the camera so no pictures.

Captain Mike Jackson
LiveLine Charters
910-686-7271